Egluntyne Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 I thought the hens unusually noisy. No unsupervised free ranging for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Cheeky blighter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 *gulp* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Cricky what time of the day was that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 30, 2009 Author Share Posted August 30, 2009 7am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 crikey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Oh my word . Thank goodness they weren't out at the time . (Great photos, btw!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 goodness, mine would have been out and about by then...pesky fox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xScrunchee Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 I took photo's of a fox this morning too!!! 6.15 am sniffing around the chicken run, guinea pig hutch and the shed where Kev sleeps. Then it started digging holes in my grass, had a poo and a good ol' scratch before spotting me and running away!!! Looked more scruffy than Egluntines one though. Probably got mange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CluckyBucks Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Good job they werent free ranging xx xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazard Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 i was told to get hubby to wee around the perimeter of the garden as it wardsoff mr fox i just cant see hubby walking around weeing it would be soooo funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 OH pees into a a milk bottle (as they have larger tops than pop bottles), then waters the garden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Thank goodness they werent out and about the garden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 OMG how lucky for you that the girls were still safely locked in their run. Foxes are gorgeous but as hen keepers we don't want them near our chicks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Wow , close one. Your girls may sulk at for a while, but it's for their own good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbier Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 OH pees into a a milk bottle (as they have larger tops than pop bottles) should we be careful about what size bottle we suggest for our OHs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 I have been drinking wine I wont comment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbey Road Girl Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 The henkeeper's nightmare--or early morning panic, in this instance. How terrible for you, Egluntine, though as others have said, at least your chickens weren't out free ranging. What are you going to do now? I would really be at a loss for a strategy, except for watching 24-7 which, of course, is impossible. Fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Phew! Thank goodness they were safely tucked away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Yikes! Looks a very "clean" fox for an urban dweller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 Yikes! Looks a very "clean" fox for an urban dweller. I thought the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokiechicken1969 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 ohhh!!!! is that the first time you've seen him? just goes to show. he was having a right old sniff about as well. big gulp!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomaxsmith Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 OH pees into a a milk bottle I really hope you're not on the same milk round as me Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Tilytinkle Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 what a dreadful sight to behold in your garden!!!! Oooh its such a daily dilemma & risk .. if at ours . . the chickens soo easily could've just been let out as I meander back into kitchen to pop the the kettle on !!! Sooo glad all yours were safely secure in their home run. Ahem - joining in with the p ittle thread .. tee hee I upgraded my 'milk bottle' to a CIF spray, although I do also ask dearest other half if he would also do the honours of spraying . .. hee hee to spray - empty as well as refill Ms TillyisenjoyingglorioussunshineonaBankHolidayMondayYIPPEEEEEEE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Great photos. She/he is a very healthy looking fox but not something you want to see in your garden. Foxes are a daily occurence in my garden which is why I had to resort to electric fencing for peace of mind. I hope you find a solution that works for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
